Fighting Souls Again, Two on Two

The wait did not last long. Soon, the Horn Soul Tool's voice rang throughout the entire waiting area, calling Ye Zhou and Wang Feng to the stage.

"Let's go." Ye Zhou stood up, set down his cup, and spoke.

"Yes." Wang Feng rose in response.

The two then passed through a dedicated passage toward the arena.

The two-on-two Soul Fighting Hall had more spectators than the hall where Ye Zhou had fought solo last time. About half the seats were occupied.

Ning Rongrong sat in the stands, holding a cup of juice. She had been waiting for quite some time.

It's finally starting? Let me see just how capable you are. Ning Rongrong swung her legs, thinking expectantly.

Not far away, the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect who had secretly followed her for protection were also seated. They kept an eye on Ning Rongrong while watching the arena as well.

The Young Sect Master of Maoshan, Marquis Lieyan of the Heaven Dou Empire, the only Soul Master in Heaven Dou City in nearly a hundred years with Innate Full Soul Power... It had been almost three months since his last Soul Fight. This was a good chance to see how strong he had become.

The Sect Master had instructed them to closely monitor every movement of Maoshan.

Of course, that task had been assigned to other disciples. Their duty was to protect Ning Rongrong, but since they had encountered this, they could handle both matters at once and see Ye Zhou's current strength for themselves.

On the arena, the four contestants faced one another. The referee was again a female Soul Master with a White Dove Martial Soul. Hovering in the air and holding a microphone Soul Tool, she introduced them to the crowd. "The competitors in this Soul Fight are the Ox-Horse Duo and the Heroic Wind Duo. The Ox-Horse Duo has participated in twelve two-person Soul Fights and achieved an excellent record of eight wins and four losses. The Heroic Wind Duo, meanwhile, is competing in a two-person Soul Fight for the first time. However, contestant Wang Feng previously formed the Elegant Duo with another person and achieved ten victories in ten matches. Will the Heroic Wind Duo, with him on the team, also emerge victorious this time? Let us wait and see!"

As soon as she finished speaking, cheers erupted throughout the hall. Quite a few people were cheering for Wang Feng.

On the arena, Ye Zhou looked at Wang Feng behind him and said in surprise, "You're that good? Ten wins in ten fights?"

Wang Feng scratched his head and explained, "I got lucky. My opponents were all too weak."

"What level is your Soul Power?" When they had registered earlier, Ye Zhou had not looked closely, thinking that Wang Feng would be stepping down anyway.

"I was stuck at level nineteen for over half a year. I only broke through to level twenty a few days ago. In a few days, I plan to go hunting for a Soul Ring with the elders in my family."

"Then luck certainly played a part. But luck is also part of strength."

Wang Feng: "..."

Was that a compliment?

"Alright, I hereby announce that the Soul Fight has officially begun. Contestants from both sides—release your Martial Souls!" The referee raised an arm in the air and shouted, then brought it down sharply.

"You can step down. Thanks for this." Ye Zhou spoke to Wang Feng, then circulated his Soul Power and secretly used the Transformation Technique. As he released his Sun Moon Halberd Martial Soul, a yellow Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet.

"Young Sect Master, you flatter me. My parents once said that they hoped I could join Maoshan after graduation, so..."

"You don't need to wait until graduation. You're already a disciple of Maoshan now."

"Huh?"

"Too soon?"

"No, no, this is wonderful! Thank you, Young Sect Master." Wang Feng hurriedly thanked him, his face full of excitement.

Although the Maoshan Sect had a Titled Douluo overseeing it, it was severely understaffed. If he joined at this time, the future benefits would certainly be substantial.

Originally, his parents had intended to have him join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after graduation. But the emergence of the Maoshan Sect had made them feel that rather than sending their son into the immensely wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which possessed two Douluo in one sect, it would be better to join the rising Maoshan Sect, which also had a Titled Douluo.

Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a family-based sect, while Maoshan was a lineage-based sect. The prospects for advancement among the disciples of the two sects were completely different.

After thanking Ye Zhou, Wang Feng leaped directly off the arena and conceded defeat under the confused gazes of everyone in the hall.

"What's going on? Why did he jump off the arena? He hasn't even released his Martial Soul!"

"What's he doing? Making his teammate fight two against one?"

"Wang Feng, where's your White Feather Fan Martial Soul? Release it and fight!"

"Damn it, what's wrong with this guy?"

The crowd broke into discussion.

"Did your teammate betray you, little brother?" The Ox-Horse Duo facing Ye Zhou consisted of two boys around twelve years old. One was covered in muscle and possessed the Iron Blood Wild Bull Martial Soul, while the other was less muscular and possessed the Phantom Horse Martial Soul. The latter asked Ye Zhou this question.

Holding the Sun Moon Halberd, Ye Zhou smiled at him. "It wasn't betrayal. I told him to step down. I want to try sparring against two Soul Masters at once. I hope you two will not hold back."

"Oh?" A flicker of surprise crossed Ma Xuan's face. This kid was probably only seven... not even eight yet, and he wanted to fight two against one?

"Little brother, I advise you to concede. You may be a genius to have obtained your first Soul Ring at such a young age, but one of us has level seventeen Soul Power and the other has level nineteen Soul Power. You can't possibly defeat us alone." Ma Xuan hoped that Ye Zhou would surrender voluntarily. Otherwise, they would have no choice but to beat up a child.

There was also something he did not say: he felt that even in a one-on-one fight, Ye Zhou was so young that, despite already being a Soul Master, his Soul Power could not be more than level twelve or thirteen. It would be difficult for him to defeat either of them, much less fight both at once.

"Thank you for the advice, but I can't concede without exchanging blows first," Ye Zhou said.

"Alright, then. I'll try to go easy on you." Ma Xuan completed his Martial Soul Possession. The first Soul Ring beneath his feet flashed, and he instantly vanished from where he stood, charging rapidly toward Ye Zhou.

First Soul Skill, Steed Charge: speed increased by fifty percent, with enhanced charging force and leg strength.

"Other brother, you should attack too." Ye Zhou spoke, and then his first Soul Ring flashed. He swung the Sun Moon Halberd, and the flames that had originally shot out in a straight line immediately began to spin, like an endlessly long fiery ribbon.

"A flame Soul Skill?" Ma Xuan's pupils shrank. He immediately stopped and leaped backward.

That was right. Ye Zhou's first Soul Skill, Sunbeam Thrust, did indeed unleash True Sun Fire, attacking enemies in the form of a ray.

But!

The flames emerged from the halberd blade in a straight line. Yet as he continuously swung it, those lines no longer remained straight. They became a fiery ribbon that could bend and change shape freely!

"Old Niu, attack!" Ma Xuan shouted at Niu Jun.

He could sense it. The aura Ye Zhou unleashed when using his Soul Skill... was even stronger than his own!

"Alright!" Niu Jun's expression also turned serious as he unleashed his first Soul Skill, Bull Blood Boil. It increased his strength and speed, and for ten seconds, he would feel no pain!

He charged ahead like a raging bull, opening the way as he rushed toward Ye Zhou.

Seeing this, Ma Xuan immediately followed. The two Soul Masters, who clearly possessed no long-range attacking Soul Skills, bravely charged at the boy before them.